Selma High School vs Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selma High School
Selma · Public high · Grades 9–12
680 students
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
305 students
| Measure | Selma High School Selma, Alabama | Sophia P Kingston Elementary School Selma, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 304 | #658 of 699 |
| National rank | #16626 of 16,910 | #47094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 680 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| city | Selma | Selma |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sophia P Kingston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.1 vs 9.8).
- •Sophia P Kingston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Sophia P Kingston Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Sophia P Kingston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 87.1%).
- •Selma High School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 23.5).
- •Selma High School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 305.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Selma High School better than Sophia P Kingston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sophia P Kingston Elementary School ranks higher (16.1 vs 9.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Selma High School and Sophia P Kingston Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Selma and Selma in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Selma High School: 680. Sophia P Kingston Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Selma High School and Sophia P Kingston Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Selma High School is 301st of 304 and Sophia P Kingston Elementary School is 658th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).